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单词 honey bear
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Definition of honey bear in English:

honey bear

noun ˈhʌnɪ bɛː
  • 1The kinkajou, Potus flavus (family Procyonidae), of tropical America.

  • 2Either of two Asian bears, the sloth bear, Melursus ursinus, and the sun bear, Helarctos malayanus.

Origin

Early 19th century; earliest use found in Edward Griffith (1790–1858), naturalist. From honey + bear, so called on account of the enthusiasm with which these animals feed on honey.

 
 

Definition of honey bear in US English:

honey bear

nounˈhʌnɪ bɛː
  • 1The kinkajou, Potus flavus (family Procyonidae), of tropical America.

  • 2Either of two Asian bears, the sloth bear, Melursus ursinus, and the sun bear, Helarctos malayanus.

Origin

Early 19th century; earliest use found in Edward Griffith (1790–1858), naturalist. From honey + bear, so called on account of the enthusiasm with which these animals feed on honey.

 
 
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